Harish Jonnalagadda
Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing Asian markets. He started his tech journey at a very young age by tweaking Windows XP installations, and that hobby ignited an enthusiasm that led him into the world of PC modding. After picking up a Bachelor's degree in computer science, he decided to pursue his passion by covering PC hardware at VR-Zone, where he reviewed motherboards, video cards, and DRAM modules.
While he used iPhones initially, switching to the Nexus 4 served as the catalyst to explore Android's burgeoning ecosystem, and he pivoted to writing about mobile tech, joining Android Central's newsroom back in 2014. As Senior Editor of Asia, he manages the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, enthusiast audio products, networking hardware, and storage servers, leveraging his engineering background and extensive experience testing mobile hardware to evaluate the latest phones and accessories.
In over a decade of covering Android, he has used pretty much every single major phone released globally, giving him an unrivaled view into Google's mobile platform. His specialty is Chinese brands; he's charted the growth of all the major Chinese manufacturers from their inception, and he uses that knowledge to share unique insights. When not testing the latest gadgets, he can be found reading sci-fi novels on his Kindle Oasis, and occasionally yelling at the TV in frustration as Arsenal squander yet another title run.
Latest articles by Harish Jonnalagadda
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 benchmarked: Qualcomm should be worried
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
A new dimension With the Dimensity 9300, MediaTek has a viable alternative to the best that Qualcomm has to offer. The platform is able to take on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — and come out ahead.
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iQOO 12 review: The ultimate value flagship of 2024 shows up early
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
All about value Vivo has released the iQOO 12 in global markets, and it offers considerable upgrades while costing the same as its predecessor. Want a value flagship in 2024? Just get this.
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Creative Aurvana Ace 2 review: The solid-state wireless earbud revolution starts here
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Level up The Aurvana Ace 2 are the first earbuds to feature xMEMS solid-state silicon drivers, and they're absolutely fantastic.
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ZimaCube NAS hands-on: This 6-bay NAS has a lot of potential
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
New NAS entrant The ZimaCube has enticing hardware and plenty of software features, but there are reliability issues out of the box.
![About section of iQOO 12 showing details](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ywRysTuJQ3F47PyWdHt8H3-320-80.jpg)
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 benchmarked: Qualcomm wasn't lying about the performance figures
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
I used a phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and pitted it against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the iPhone 15. This is what I found.
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Phone pricing is getting out of hand in India
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Want to buy a flagship in India? You'll have to pay quite a lot of money — even more so than other regions.
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The OnePlus 12 is here, and it has enough upgrades to make Samsung sweat
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Never settle The OnePlus 12 has made its debut in China, and it is packing significant upgrades across the board. This may just be the phone that gives OnePlus an edge over Samsung.
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max long-term review: So good I almost didn't switch back to Android
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Next level I used the iPhone 15 Pro Max for two months, and I (almost) didn't want to go back to an Android phone.
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Evernote effectively kills off its free plan — I'm switching to one of these alternatives
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Evernote is rolling out severe restrictions to its free users. Starting December 4, the free plan will be limited to 50 notes and one notebook. Switch to one of these alternatives instead.
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AFUL Performer 8 review: Stunning design, sublime sound
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
AFUL-LY good You may not have heard of the Performer 8, but these AFUL IEMs combine a great design with incredible sound.
![OnePlus 12 official design](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tPpEjERkYbwkSWnNxMgnf7-320-80.jpg)
Here's why I'm excited for the OnePlus 12
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired The OnePlus 12 is coming soon, and I'm excited.
![Letshuoer Cadenza 12 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c38j2UFfsrY2NW5QyG9FZN-320-80.jpg)
Samsung-owned Harman just acquired my favorite music service
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Samsung Roon Roon is an enthusiast music service that offers a lot of value, and it is now owned by Samsung.
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These XR glasses let you take a 201-inch screen anywhere — and they're just $299
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
XR vision RayNeo's Air 2 XR glasses are a lot of fun if you want to game or stream content on the go, and they're just $299 now.
![Baseus MagSafe 10000mAh 30W Power Bank](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZYrnBsX9MoVFAyCGVLJhmh-320-80.jpg)
This 10000mAh power bank has MagSafe, 30W USB PD charging, and a built-in USB-C cable — all for $33
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Portable power Baseus has a MagSafe power bank that also charges at 30W over USB PD, and it comes with an integrated USB-C cable.
![XGIMI Aura 4K UST Laser Projector](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gYS26jmFSE4x5FSWHD67FX-320-80.jpg)
The Cyber Monday deal on this 4K ultra short throw laser projector is too good to be true
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Time to upgrade XGIMI's Aura 4K ultra short throw laser projector is one of the best around, and it has an irresistible offer right now.
![XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S7QPZ3jUFEwFHfXdu97tMU-320-80.jpg)
The best portable projector is just $479 for Cyber Monday — but you'll need to act now
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Stream everywhere XGIMI's MoGo 2 Pro is the best portable projector you can buy right now, and it is $120 off during Cyber Monday.
![Baseus USB-C to USB-C 100W Retractable Cable](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B3Au7JKZG2fqp5gHx3LnfG-320-80.jpg)
Baseus made the 100W USB-C retractable cable I've always wanted — and it's just $13
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
About time There's now a USB-C to USB-C retractable cable that charges at 100W, and it may just be the only cable you'll ever need. The best part? It's just $13 right now.
![UGREEN 145W 25000mAh Power Bank review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cpBZEfvAjeEfKN4mVVxZZY-320-80.jpg)
This is the only power bank you need to buy this Cyber Monday — and it's 40% off
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Portable charge The UGREEN 145W is a terrific power bank with a massive 25600mAh battery, and there's an unmissable deal on it right now.
![The back of the Charcoal Google Pixel 7a](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EoRe72LvFeHKMnD8CC5RHL-320-80.jpg)
Here's why you should buy the Pixel 7a instead of Galaxy A54 this Cyber Monday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The right call Looking to buy a phone this Cyber Monday? Here's why you should buy the Pixel 7a instead of Samsung's Galaxy A54.
![OnePlus 12 official design](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tPpEjERkYbwkSWnNxMgnf7-320-80.jpg)
Here's your best look at the OnePlus 12, straight from OnePlus
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Go with the flow OnePlus reveals the design of the OnePlus 12, and there's a lot to like.
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I tested 90 (yes, 90) phones in 2023 — these are my Cyber Monday picks
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The best With over 90 phones tested in 2023, it has been a busy year. With my favorite devices now on sale, I wanted to highlight the best phones to pick up during Cyber Monday.
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This 10000mAh 20W power bank is ridiculously tiny — and it's just $19 right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Charge anywhere Need a 10000mAh power bank that you can take anywhere? You should get the Sharge Flow — it's just $19 right now.
![InfiRay Xinfrared P2 Pro thermal camera review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xMoU8tcPDbjC2DjCs4i3Sh-320-80.jpg)
This USB-C thermal camera lets you see your surroundings in a new light — and it's down to $219
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
See everything The InfiRay P2 Pro is a USB-C thermal camera that weighs just 9g. It produces good IR photos and lets gives you plenty of real-time stats, and it is down to $219 at the moment.